FIFA President Gianni Infantino spent the 2026 World Cup hopping from city to city, his itinerary [centering on the tournament’s global scale. A squad leader decried the 48-team expansion as flashy but unremarkable, insisting the sport now feels too profit-focused.
Infantino’s whirlwind tour spanned host cities across multiple countries, underscoring his always-visible approach. Days after South Korea slumped out, their coach quit, while authorities pushed for probes, with one official gobsmacked by how quickly it unraveled. The call for answers grew most urgent as fans questioned the team’s sudden downfall.